English word monochloride comes from English chloride, English mono- (One.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chloride | English (eng) | (chemistry) any salt of hydrochloric acid, such as sodium chloride, or any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical. |
| mono- | English (eng) | One. |
| monochloride | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any chloride containing a single chlorine atom in each molecule. |